Chapter 466: Full of Bad Thoughts

Mid-September, with more than three months left until the end of December, but the inside and outside of Wushan Castle were already mostly decorated.

Luoning marrying Princess Blanche was the biggest and most grand event in Wushan Castle in the last thirty years.

Even though there was a war a while ago, the preparations never stopped.

Even Weijinsi, who liked to rest and play, was very attentive to this matter and often asked the Steward and others about the progress of the preparations.

Luoning came to Wushan Castle originally just intending to discuss going to the Wangdu with Lulansi, but he was dragged by the Steward to spend most of the day in a formal wear shop, having to measure his height and waist, choose metal fittings, select boots, and so on.

It wasn't until evening that they were finally finished.

Sitting at the dining table, Luoning sighed while eating, thinking it was fortunate that Wushan Castle was handling this matter; if he had to preside over it himself, he would probably be exhausted to death.

"After this trip to the Wangdu is over, don't run around everywhere anymore. Prepare yourself well, settle your heart, and be a good groom."

Luoning was speechless for a moment.

If someone who didn't know the inside story heard this, they would think he spent his days drinking and carousing.

In reality, Lulansi meant for him to run around the various territories less and spend more effort on the wedding.

"I know, Grandfather."

Luoning asked with a smile: "I heard that this time going to the Wangdu, His Majesty also wants to confer a title upon me. Why is it being made so grand?"

Lulansi chuckled, took a sip of wine, and said with a smile: "This is His Majesty wanting to maintain his relationship with us!"

Although the previous matter of letting Hesusu go did not explicitly state it was targeting Luoning, everyone knew that letting the Witch Soul Clan take root in Yueguang Valley primarily threatened the Wushan Territory.

Now that not only was Yueguang Valley gone and Hesusu dead, but the outside world also knew the combat power of the Wushan Territory, especially Luoning's powerful strength, he naturally had to change his attitude.

"Carolina told me that now Golden Feather City is spreading rumors that you are a Blazing Sun Knight, the youngest genius in the history of the Kingdom, and that even the Crown Prince cannot compare to you."

Luoning frowned slightly, "This kind of talk has a flavor of wanting to kill me with praise. Moreover, I never revealed to Jialete and the others that I am a Blazing Sun Knight."

Lulansi shook his head with a smile: "You only used one move to not only defeat the Silver Moon-level Jialete but also defeat all the Meteor Knights under him. Just based on this strength, that is also Sun-level."

"Alright..."

If this kind of talk had been said when Luoning was still at the Meteor level, he would have felt danger; after all, there is a cliché saying that the tree that stands above the forest will be destroyed by the wind.

But now, the danger was not great enough.

Even if poison were used, very few could poison a Blazing Sun Knight with extremely strong vitality to death, not to mention that he still had the Powerful Antidote prepared by Aierlong in his Space Ring.

Lulansi pondered slightly and judged: "These words sound like they are killing you with praise, but in my opinion, they are also building momentum for you. As Bruno's son-in-law and a Blazing Sun Knight, this is something that makes him feel glorious. So for this conferment, I estimate your title should not be low."

Weijinsi, who was eating with his head down, couldn't help but look up, "Father, will he directly give Luoning a Duke title?"

Luoning smiled; how did Weijinsi say the same thing as Buleidun?

"A Duke is probably unlikely, but a Marquis might be possible."

Luoning was a bit surprised: "A Marquis? That's unlikely. After all, the Wushan Family is already a Marquis family, and to have another one..."

"In our current state, you are still a Count who has separated from Wushan Castle. The succession right to the Wushan Castle Marquis title is in the hands of your younger brother Buleidun; there is nothing wrong with conferring a Marquis title on you. It mainly depends on how much territory they give you."

Lulansi laughed: "What's more, you still underestimate the weight of a Blazing Sun Knight; this is absolute top-tier combat power. That Bruno wants to conquer the Telixiya Kingdom, and he still has to rely on your efforts!"

"Father's words make sense."

Weijinsi sighed with emotion: "Luoning, work hard. I see you have the potential to become a Duke in the future!"

Thinking that he would have a Duke son, he couldn't help but start to feel carried away.

"Alright, thank you for your blessing!"

Luoning and Weijinsi clinked glasses.

Regarding the understanding of Bruno, Luoning clearly did not have as deep an understanding as Lulansi. Since the latter said it was possible to confer a Marquis title, then there was a certain degree of certainty.

If he were really conferred a Marquis title, it would have very great value.

After all, at that time, not only could the 【Famous Throughout the World】 achievement be completed, but the Monthly Sign-in reward would also increase to four times the initial amount, and the continuous growth in benefits would not be small.

Over the next few days, under the leadership of Huoerhuate, Luoning determined the wedding process, the stage layout, the guest list, and so on.

Huoerhuate, who had arranged many grand occasions, was experienced and did not need Luoning to remind him.

As for the guest list, Luoning added one more person: Beiluola Xierwa of the Amethyst Count Territory.

This Great Magus was also a target he wanted to win over, and Luoning believed that the other party should be very interested in the New Moon Continent.

On the 24th, Luoning summoned Kaierluosi, preparing to take him and Lulansi to the Wangdu.

The reason for choosing this day was mainly for Blanche's birthday tomorrow.

Although there was no birthday banquet this year due to Hesusu's funeral, it was still fine to accompany her privately.

It would have been fine if he hadn't seen Kaierluosi, but upon seeing the dragon, even Lulansi was startled.

Once Kaierluosi arrived, the hilltop behind the mountain was crushed. In front of it, the Griffin that Lulansi had just trained not long ago was like an infant.

"Luoning, if the outside world knew that your dragon had grown this big, I wonder what they would think?"

Luoning laughed, "Perhaps before long, the outside world will know."

After Partridge returned to Crescent Island, Mailun would definitely ask, and this matter of the dragon would naturally surface in the outside world's view.

"I now feel that even if His Majesty confers you as a Marquis, it won't be enough. He really should, as your father said, confer you as a Duke."

"What I want is not just a Duke."

Luoning said: "When one day, if there is an opportunity, I will establish myself as King."

Lulansi was stunned, then laughed. This was the first time he had heard such words from Luoning; before, he had at most hinted at it.

Sure enough, once the strength increased, the ambition and confidence also grew.

"If it really comes to that day, I will take the lead."

Lulansi said: "Let me bear the infamy of betrayal."

Luoning was moved in his heart, but he said: "Grandfather, look at you, your head is full of bad thoughts. I have never intended to betray the Auduin Kingdom to establish myself as King. The Telixiya Kingdom's territory is not small either; establishing a new kingdom over there is not impossible."

"Uh... Hahaha!"

Lulansi couldn't help but laugh out loud, "It seems my thoughts were indeed crooked."

This was indeed Luoning's initial plan.

Although it is said that kings, nobles, generals, and ministers are not born to their stations, true monarchs are still quite concerned about their reputation.

It is not about being vain, but because if those in power betray others simply because they are strong, those below them will follow suit.

This is a hidden danger for an established Kingdom, such as the State of Jin in history.

Furthermore, Bruno is Luoning's father-in-law; without a compelling reason, it would be inappropriate for Luoning to choose betrayal simply because of his own strength.

However, declaring himself king is a path Luoning must take, which is why he set his sights on the Telixiya Kingdom.

Of course, if one day the Auduin Kingdom does something that incurs the wrath of heaven and resentment of the people, or if Jialete takes the throne and acts against the Wushan Territory, that would be a different matter. (End of this chapter)